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location: Waltham, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $55.00 - 59.17 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Shift: 9-5 EST, Mon-Fri; Fully Onsite
We are seeking a Sr. Research Associate/Scientist to be part of a team focused on next generation sequencing in genome and cellular engineering in the Genomic Medicine Unit. The successful candidate will play a key supporting role in building genome editing technology as an approach for treatment of cancer, rare blood and/or rare genetic diseases.
Job Responsibilities
- Support and lead the implementation of next-generation sequencing techniques to characterize the genotype following genetic engineering.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with team members to process genomic DNA samples to produce sequencing data as efficiently as possible.
- Responsible for applying scientific expertise and judgement to initiate, design and execute experiments in a time sensitive manner.
- Fosters creativity, productivity, execution with a sense of urgency, scientific integrity, and accountability. Maintains a collaborative culture.
qualifications:
- PhD, no post degree experience required. Or master's degree plus minimum of 1-2 years of relevant research experience in a biopharmaceutical or academic setting or bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a relevant biopharmaceutical or academic setting.
- Degrees must be in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics or a related field.
- Direct next-generation sequencing experience during the above time periods is required.
- Prior experience with the following is preferred:
- Determination of on- and off-target CRISPR-based editing by next generation sequencing.
- Sequencing primer design and library preparation using diverse, state-of-the-art techniques.
- Operation of Illumina miSeq and NextSeq instruments.
- Familiarity with NGS data analysis platforms
- Experience with laboratory automation for sequencing
- Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, interpret and present experimental results.
- Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast paced industry and work environment.
- Experience in preparing high quality documents including technical reports, presentations, SOPs, experimental protocols and regulatory filings.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
skills: SOP, Data Analysis, Biology, Chemistry
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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